This guide contains set up activities with corresponding links to guides, to assist you in configuring the Assessments module for optimal use.
It is recommended that these set up activities are completed prior to using the Assessments module.
There are 2 assessment sections: Markbook and Progressions, click on the required section below.
Markbook
Detailed steps
1. Assign staff roles
Staff roles will need to be assigned to give staff appropriate access to School Bytes modules.
For detailed steps follow the guide:
2. Configuration
To begin using markbook, there are certain areas that you will need to set up, for example, you must create your markbook, and then add sections to the markbook.
For detailed steps follow the guides:
3. Add grades to a Markbook
Teachers can add grades to a Markbook, with the option to enter grades using a rubric.
For detailed steps follow the guides:
4. Add calculations to a Markbook
You can configure calculations for each section within the markbook, as well as set an overall calculation for the entire markbook. The markbook must be fully graded prior to adding calculations.
For detailed steps follow the guides:
5. Reports
Once marked the entire markbook or, individual student markbook report can be exported as a PDF or Excel file.
For detailed steps follow the guide:
Progressions
Detailed steps
1. Assign staff roles
Staff roles will need to be assigned to give staff appropriate access to School Bytes modules.
For detailed steps follow the guide:
2. Configuration
The Progressions module does not require you to set up this module.
3. Assign progressions
Schools can use progressions to record student proficiency in a learning progression. To begin using the assessments module you will be required to create a progression and assign to a student.
For detailed steps follow the guides:
4. Mark progressions
Progressions are recorded by using the mark functionality and moving students along the phases of the EAL/D progression in the various language modes.
For detailed steps follow the guides:
5. Reports
Once marked, a progressions report can be exported as a PDF or Excel file, including an option to export marked descriptors for students.
For detailed steps follow the guide: